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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY .................................................................. COOKING 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 .............................................................. 24 Getting the Best Cooking Results ....................... 24 Fish and Shellfish ................................................ 24 Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table ........................ Appetizers/Sauces/Soups ................................. Meat ......................
] 2 Nf r r Z JN=e ftU,g YJON=e Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the range. This guide do not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy.
• To avoid improperly cooking some foods. - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury. - Do not heat small-necked containers, such as syrup bottles. - Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven. - Do not attempt home canning in your microwave oven. - Do not heat the following items in the microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell, water with oil or fat, sealed containers, or closed glass jars. These items may explode.
Please read this owner's manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven. LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER To request service information or replacement parts, the service center will require the complete model number of your microwave oven. The number is on the oven front as shown in the illustration below. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded.
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Model and Serial Number Plate Door Safety Lock S Cooking Guide Window with Metal Shield Door Handle Spring Y / \ IW / Oven Control Zone I Metai Rack I I I Vent'Grille Glass Tray / / Guide Tray / Cooktop/Countertop Light Grease Filter Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven's basic features: 1. Metal Shielded Window.
Installing glass tray 1. Glass tray 2. Rotating ring 3. Guide tray 4. Shaft The glass tray moves in both direction and turns to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without the glass tray in place. 3 To Install: 1. Place the guide tray on the oven cavity bottom. The rollers on the shaft should fit inside the guide tray bottom groove.(see figure 1,2) 2. Place the rotating ring on the guide tray. (see figure 3) 3. Place the glass tray on the rotating ring.
Installation instructions for glass tray To Install: 1. Place the guide tray on the oven cavity bottom. The rollers on the shaft should fit inside the guide tray bottom groove. (see figure 1, 2-1,2-2) 2. Place the rotating ring on the guide tray. (see figure 3) 3. Place the glass tray on the rotating ring. Fit the rollers of the shaft between the raised, hollowed groove of the glass tray bottom. The rollers on the rotating ring should fit inside the glass tray bottom ridge.
CONTROL ZONE FEATURES Your microwave oven control zone lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command keys on the door glass. The following is a list of all the Command and Number keys located on the control zone. For more information on these features, see the OPERATION section.
NOTE: Styling and features vary by model. 13. REHEAT: Touch this key to reheat Pizza Slice, Dinner Plate, Soup/Sauce and Casserole. The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food. 1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time setting, and cooking functions selected. 2. EZ-ON: Touch this key to set and start quickly at 100% power level. 14. NUMBER: Touch number keys to enter cooking time, 3.
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN VENT FAN The fan moves steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. There are three speeds. This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before using your oven. 1. Touch ON/OFF. This shows the last level until you select the fan speed level. CAUTION 2. Touch "+", "-" until FAN HIGH appears in the display.
CHILD LOCK CUSTOM SET Use this safety feature to lock the control keys when you are cleaning the oven, or so that children cannot use the oven unsupervised. You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed, and defrost weight. See following chart for more information. The CHILD LOCK feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. CHILD LOCK prevents accidental programming when wiping the control zone. NO, 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. No.
MORE/LESS MULTI STAGE COOKING By using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the preprogrammed cook and time cook features can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You can program your oven to switch from one power to another for up to 2 stages. 3 stages can be programmed if the first stage is the defrost cycle. Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.
COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using. POWER LEVEL 10 High MICROWAVE 100% OUTPUT USE • Boil water. • Cook ground beef. • Make candy. • Cook fresh fruits and vegetables. • Cook fish and poultry. • Preheat browning dish. • Reheat beverages. • Bacon slices.
SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SENSOR SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop 3.0 and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's instructions. Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The display will indicate sensor category during the initial sensing period. The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each food item.
SENSOR COOK SENSOR Using SENSOR COOK lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. SENSOR COOK has preset Cook Power for 7 food categories. REHEAT Using SENSOR REHEAT lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Power levels.
SENSOR COOK TABLE CATEGORY Baked Potato DIRECTION Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart. AMOUNT 1 - 4 medium approx. 8 -10 oz. each Fresh Vegetable Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the vegetables. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent. 1 - 4 cups Frozen Vegetable Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water.
SOFTEN GLIDE COOK The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice.) See the following table. The oven uses low power to cook large size fresh and frozen casseroles on the Glide Cook Tray (Frozen lasagna, Fresh lasagna, Frozen macaroni and Cheese, and Chicken casserole). _i_ ;;;To 8_i8__rn !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i_!i_!i_ ¸ililiiii_@i_i_!_ii!!i_ 1. Touch SOFTEN MELT. 1.
SOFTEN TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION Butter Unwrap and place in microwavable container. Butter will be soft and ready for use in recipe. Ice Cream Place container in microwave oven. AMOUNT 1,2, or 3 sticks Pint, Quart, Half gallon Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier. Cream cheese Unwrap and place in microwavable container. Cream cheese will be soft and ready to use in recipe. Frozen juice Remove top. Place in oven. 3 or 8 oz. 6, 12, or 16 oz.
GLIDE COOK TABLE CATEGORY Frozen lasagna DIRECTION • Do not remove film. • Place food in the oven. AMOUNT Large Family Size 57 oz. • At beep, remove cover. • After cooking, let stand 5 minutes before serving. • Do not cook food in foil containers. Fresh lasagna • Place food in the oven. • After cooking, let stand 10 minutes before serving. • Do not cook food in foil pans. 9"x13" Baking Dish Refrigerated temperature Frozen macaroni and cheese • Pierce film to vent. • Place food in the oven.
AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEFROST TABLE Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods, because the oven automatically sets the defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter. For added convenience, the DEFROST includes a built-in tone mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange the food during the defrost cycle. Four different defrosting options are provided.
DEFROST TIPS METAL RACK • When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container). CAUTION • Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food. AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a true freezer).
GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS • Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food. To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below.
APPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPS MEAT Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques Cooking Meat: General Directions Recommended • Prepare the meat for cooking. • Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use. Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture. - Defrost completely. • Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking.
MEAT COOKING TABLE MEAT POWER LEVEL BEEF HI COOKING TIME Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4 ozs. each) 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties 1-1122minutes 1V2-2 minutes 2_22-3V2minutes DIRECTIONS Form patties with depression in center of each. Place on microwavable roasting rack. Brush with browning agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Turn over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 1 minute. Sirloin tip roast (3-4 Ibs.
CHICKEN • Watch the poultry as it cooks. - Drain and discard juices as they accumulate. - Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of foil. • Poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the thigh meat should be 180-185°F. • Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for 10 minutes.
PASTA AND RICE Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques • If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole, undercook it so it is still firm. • Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta. • The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide specific directions, with Power Level and cooking time settings for most common types of pasta and rice.
CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed. Wipe well with clean cloth.
M ETAL RAC K CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or nylon scrub brush. Dry completely. Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack. I CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS cAuTioN I To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate oven hood without filters in place. The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
COOKTOP/NIGHT REPLACEMENT 5. Remove old filter. I LIGHT CAuTiON I To avoid personal injury or property damage, wear gloves when replacing light bulb. 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 6. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. Replace bulb(s) with 10 watt appliance bulb(s). Replace bulb cover, and mounting screws. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power. OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1.
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE USE DO NOT USE OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat): Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls without metallic trim. METAL UTENSILS: Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil trays. Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven. CHINA: Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without metallic trim.
Before Calling for Service Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. may prevent an unneeded service call. PROBLEM Reviewing additional information on items to check POSSIBLE CAUSES If nothing on the oven operates • check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. • check if oven is properly connected to the electric circuit in house. • check that controls are set properly. If the oven interior light does not work • the light bulb is loose or defective.
I ,WARNING I To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any time, only an authorized service technician should remove outer case. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS QUESTION ANSWER Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two rack positions at a time? Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may damage your oven.
LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LG's option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including U.S. Territories. WARRANTY PERIOD: HOW LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
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